Public Notice for Electronics Engineer (Direct Hire)

USA
June 2, 2025
Full Time
Urgent

Job Description

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Organizations Nationwide

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hiring Electronics Engineers (Series 0855) under Direct Hiring Authority. These roles support critical engineering functions related to electronic systems used in navigation, communications, surveillance, and air traffic operations.

Who Can Apply

  • U.S. Citizens
  • Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
  • Special Hiring Authorities: Includes 30% or more disabled veterans and Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) candidates

Key Responsibilities

As an Electronics Engineer, your work will focus on:

  • Designing, analyzing, testing, and maintaining electronic circuits and systems
  • Applying principles of electromagnetic/acoustic wave energy and signal processing
  • Supporting FAA National Airspace Systems (NAS) communications, navigation, and surveillance infrastructure
  • Developing technical documentation and engineering test plans
  • Providing expert technical analysis, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation

Qualifications

Basic Requirements (All Grades)

You must meet one of the following:

A. Degree in Engineering

  • From an ABET-accredited program or
  • A program with courses in calculus, physics, and advanced engineering topics across at least five of seven defined subject areas

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience
With evidence of professional knowledge such as:

  • Licensure (EIT, PE)
  • Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Academic coursework equivalent to an engineering degree
  • Related degree plus 1+ year of supervised engineering experience

Transcripts are required to verify your qualifications.

Grade Level Qualification Requirements

FV-G (GS-5/7/9 Equivalent)

  • Must meet the basic education requirement only (as above)

FV-H (GS-10/11 Equivalent)

  • One year of professional experience equivalent to FV-G level
    • e.g., collecting/analyzing engineering data, performing tests, writing technical reports
      OR
  • 3 years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or completed Ph.D.

FV-I (GS-12/13 Equivalent)

  • One year of specialized experience at FV-H level
    • e.g., modifying technical manuals, making system recommendations, conducting engineering analysis on complex systems

FV-J (GS-14 Equivalent)

  • One year of specialized experience at FV-I level
    • e.g., national-level engineering support, developing test strategies, interpreting technical requirements for FAA systems

FV-K (GS-15 Equivalent)

  • One year of specialized experience at FV-J level
    • e.g., leading teams, overseeing complex systems testing, managing engineering policy or software projects

Other Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration (if applicable)
  • May require security clearance and/or pre-employment physical
  • Location may be negotiable
  • Must meet positive education requirement
  • Resume must reflect work experience relevant to KSAs

How to Apply

  • Submit your application online via USAJOBS
  • Ensure your resume includes job title, dates, duties, hours worked/week, salary, and supervisor contact info
  • Upload college transcripts and any relevant certifications
  • You may be contacted for an interview or additional documents

Additional Notes

  • Positions may be filled across multiple grade levels
  • Enhanced annual leave benefits may be offered for qualified new appointees
  • The FAA does not use veteran’s preference points or the “Rule of Three” for Direct Hire Authority vacancies

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